Read the passage and answer the following question.
War is a terrible evil. It refers to an armed battle between nations. War causes great suffering to the family members of the people who die during the war. During wars, there is massive destruction of property, wealth, trade, industry, etc. It completely upsets the social life of people.
Peace means complete freedom from disturbance. It refers to those times when there is no war or fight among nations. Once the world starts believing that wars are unnecessary and decides to abolish war completely, they will certainly find a way for peaceful co-existence. A human being’s love for peace is universal. A human being is by nature peaceful. War does not furnish proof of the idea that humans are fighting animals. Even the acts of war have not spoiled the human being’s spontaneous love for peace.
Modern people are threatened by the dreadful inventions of science. But this actual threat is coming not from science but from war, in which the power of science is abused. It is one thing to keep a nation strong and vigorous and save it; it is another thing to infuse a wanton spirit of aggression and destruction into it. The modern nations must truly realize in their heart the full significance of the teaching – ‘For all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.’ Then and then only shall peace reign in the world.
Which of the following best describes the writer’s view of human nature?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Hopeful: he believes that people are peaceful by nature
The writer says, “A human being is by nature peaceful.”
- He also says that even wars have not spoiled people’s natural love for peace.
- He is sure the world “will certainly find a way” to live in peace. So his view of people is hopeful.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: Bitter: he believes that people are born to fight — Incorrect. Contradicted: The writer rejects this idea. He says war does not “furnish proof” (give proof) that humans are fighting animals.
Option 3: Doubtful: he is not sure whether people can ever live in peace — Incorrect. Contradicted: The writer has no doubt. He says the world will “certainly” find a way to peace.
Option 4: Indifferent: he shows no interest in how people behave — Incorrect. Contradicted: Indifferent means not caring at all. The whole passage is about how people and nations behave. The writer cares a lot about it.